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A Slice of History—A Collection of Spottswoode
-- One 750 ml 2012 Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (96 points, RP)
-- One 750 ml 2013 Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (96 points, RP)
-- One 1.5L 2012 Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
-- One 1.5L 2013 Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery Cabernet Sauvignon

Spottswoode is a family-owned historic vineyard and winery in St. Helena renowned for its exceptional, much heralded, award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon.

Established in 1882, the estate is distinguished by the historic Victorian home depicted on the Spottswoode label. Spottswoode was christened by Mrs. Albert Spotts, who owned the property from 1910 until its purchase in 1972 by the Novak family. The first Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon was produced in 1982, exactly one hundred years after the estate’s founding.

Dedicated stewards of their property, the Novaks were among the first to introduce organic farming practices in the Napa Valley in 1985. They have been certified by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) since 1992. At Spottswoode, the overriding business principle is respect for the land, the history, and the customer. Their goal is to produce classic wines that faithfully reflect their grape origins in a distinct, refined style—in short, wines that are worthy to stand among those of the world’s great wine estates.

This auction lot offers the lucky winner two vintages of the highly lauded Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012 and 2013, in 750 ml and 1.5L (magnum) formats. Both vintages were rated 96 points by Robert Parker.

Item Special Note

Collection of California Sales Tax: Unless a valid resale permit is presented to seller prior to the sale, purchaser will be required to pay all state and local retail sales taxes applicable in the date of sale. Resale permits will be accepted only for businesses that are reasonably expected to buy and sell wine. Sales tax will be collected on the fair market value of each lot which contains tangible goods.

Shipping or Pick up of Wines: Shipping costs are the sole responsibility of the winner.

Non-Napa County winners must arrange for their wines to be shipped from the Napa Valley Wine Warehouse storage facility in St. Helena, beginning Thursday, February 25, 2016. If you're the lucky winner, we'll call you with directions for this.

Napa County winners of auction lots containing wine may pick up their wines at the St. Helena office of the UpValley Family Centers beginning Thursday, February 25, 2016. If you are the lucky winner, we'll call you with details.